Rec | THE DARK RISE BY C.S. PACAT

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i don’t read much, but i would say this series is pretty similar in tone and style! it takes place in 1821 England where magic and fantasy elements exist, and the way the author writes just feels like you’re there with the characters. it’s one of my favorite series and was the only thing that surpassed my love for song of achilles (if that’s possible)

@urbfbear

May 29, 2025

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@cadence_barfield

oh wow thank you so much!!! I’ll put that on my to read list!

May 29, 2025

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